"In the Name of People" is a Chinese television drama adapted from Zhou Meisen's novel.Set in the fictional city of Jingzhou, the series revolves around the intense anti-corruption efforts led by prosecutor Tian Guofu and anti-corruption officer Sha Rui Jin. As they investigate a series of high-level corruption cases, the drama unfolds a complex web of political intrigue and power struggles. Widely acclaimed for its compelling characters and tightly-woven plot, the show sparked significant social discussion and reflection on corruption issues in China. Starring actors like Lu Yi, Zhang Fengyi, Wu Gang, and Fan Ming, "In the Name of People" became a cultural phenomenon, resonating with audiences and contributing to a heightened awareness of anti-corruption efforts in Chinese society.
Atlantic City at the dawn of Prohibition is a place where the rules don't apply. And the man who runs things -- legally and otherwise -- is the town's treasurer, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, who is equal parts politician and gangster.
When thirty-year-old Miki Anderson returns to her home town in rural Victoria after fifteen years in prison, she wants nothing more than to put her life back together. To figure out who she is on the outside. But her presence dredges up long-held secrets from the past and Miki realizes everything she thought she knew was wrong. And it is far from over.
Across continents and decades, five brilliant friends make earth-shattering discoveries as the laws of science unravel and an existential threat emerges.